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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Twain noted in chapter 19, how much product did the sugar plantations of Kona yield compared to Louisiana?
(a) Slightly less.
(b) Much less.
(c) Slightly more.
(d) Much more.

2. Why did Twain not enjoy the taste of poi?
(a) It was too sour.
(b) It did not have enough flavor.
(c) It had too much flavor.
(d) It was too sweet.

3. How much money could San Francisco have made by diverting the whaling to its own harbor, according to Twain's estimations in chapter 10?
(a) Several hundred thousand dollars per year.
(b) Several hundred thousand dollars per month.
(c) A few hundred thousand dollars per month.
(d) A few hundred thousand dollars per year.

4. According to Twain's letter in chapter 2, how many months out of the year is the Pacific peaceful?
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Eight.
(d) Two.

5. How does Twain describe the way Hawaiians sung versions of American tunes?
(a) In their own incomprehensible tongue.
(b) With a bold interpretation.
(c) With a strange interpretation.
(d) In their own barbarous tongue.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Twain characterize his horse in chapter 8?

2. What was Mr. Brown's reaction to the ceremony as Twain wrote his letter in chapter 16?

3. How did Twain react to the American song selections of the Hawaiians?

4. What cargo was aboard the Hornet when it first departed?

5. When did the survivors of the Hornet finally reach Hawaii?

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